Unit 4 A Bedtime Story and Old Japanese Legend Many of the Japanese legends fall into the category of morality tales.0:03
They often praise some things and criticize others.0:15
When these tales come into another culture, they often take on some ironic or unbelievable aspect.0:19
American and European children, who do not know much of the Japanese culture, react to these tales with astonishment and disbelief.0:27
A bedtime story is one of these unbelievable tales.0:36
Once upon a time, an old Japanese legend goes, as told by Papa, an old woman traveled through many small villages.0:41
She was looking for some place where she could spend the night.0:51
Each door opened a little in answer to her knock, then closed.0:55
She was not able to walk any further.1:00
With a lot of difficulty she climbed a hill, found a clearing, and there lay down to rest a few moments to catch her breath.1:02
The village below lay asleep except for a few star like lights.1:12
Suddenly the clouds opened and a full moon came into view over the town.1:17
The old woman sat up, turned towards the village and called out, thank you, people of the village.1:23
You have been kind to me in refusing me a bed for the night.1:31
Now I can see this wonderful sight.1:36
I waited in the comfort of our home in Seattle, overlooking the valley.1:41
I shouted, that's the end.1:47
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